The School District of Fort Atkinson has earned the Project ADAM Heart Safe Schools designation, according to a recent press release submitted by the district.
The Project ADAM Heart Safe Schools designation is given to schools upon successful implementation of a quality sudden cardiac arrest program of awareness, training and effective emergency response to promote a heart safe environment for all students, visitors, faculty and staff. Thanks to the School Nurse team, including Jennifer Kawleski, Janice Madson and Sara Noeske, all four elementary schools, middle, and high school have all earned this designation.
The Heart Safe School designation lasts for three years. In order to continue to qualify for this designation, each year, every school must:
- Conduct at least one Cardiac Emergency Response/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) drill, annually.
- Maintain school AED(s) according to the manufacturer’s
instructions/recommendations and document AED checks. - School emergency response team’s CPR/AED training will be kept up annually or every two years.
- Conduct annual all-staff awareness training on sudden cardiac arrest and the school’s emergency response plan.
To view the full listing of all Project ADAM Heart Safe Schools, visit Project ADAM school map.
School District of Fort Atkinson school nurse team members, including Sara Noeske, from left, Janice Madson and Jennifer Kawleski, display the district’s cardiac emergency response/Automated External Defibrillator equipment. The district was recently awarded the Project ADAM Heart Safe Schools designation, which is given to schools upon successful implementation of a quality sudden cardiac arrest program of awareness, training and effective emergency response to promote a districtwide heart-safe environment. Submitted photo.
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